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The climate is not conducive _____ good health.
The climate is not conducive _____ good health.
- to (correct)
- with
- in
- from
He is always angry ____ his children.
He is always angry ____ his children.
- with (correct)
- on
- at
- over
One should always set _____ some money for emergency.
One should always set _____ some money for emergency.
- out
- by
- on
- aside (correct)
Dr. Sharma concluded his speech ______ stressing on the Buddha’s teachings.
Dr. Sharma concluded his speech ______ stressing on the Buddha’s teachings.
You should not confide _______ a stranger.
You should not confide _______ a stranger.
Poets have compared this world _____ a stage.
Poets have compared this world _____ a stage.
Don’t depend _____ others; you must stand on your own feet.
Don’t depend _____ others; you must stand on your own feet.
Smallpox has been eradicated _____ India.
Smallpox has been eradicated _____ India.
Which preposition correctly completes the sentence: We should abide ……… the rules of the institution.
Which preposition correctly completes the sentence: We should abide ……… the rules of the institution.
What is the correct preposition to fill in the blank: The examination will commence _____ next week.
What is the correct preposition to fill in the blank: The examination will commence _____ next week.
Which preposition should be used: I cannot deprive him……..his rights.
Which preposition should be used: I cannot deprive him……..his rights.
Select the appropriate preposition: I am tired _____ walking.
Select the appropriate preposition: I am tired _____ walking.
Identify the correct preposition: Ajeet was annoyed…….his wife.
Identify the correct preposition: Ajeet was annoyed…….his wife.
What completes the sentence: The people, who depend…….others, can never prosper in life.
What completes the sentence: The people, who depend…….others, can never prosper in life.
Choose the correct preposition: She was compensated ……… the loss of her belongings.
Choose the correct preposition: She was compensated ……… the loss of her belongings.
What preposition completes the phrase: Kalpana has no paper to write _____.
What preposition completes the phrase: Kalpana has no paper to write _____.
Which preposition completes the sentence: 'I can write a book _____ grammar.'?
Which preposition completes the sentence: 'I can write a book _____ grammar.'?
What is the correct preposition for the sentence: 'She said that she was feeling sick ____ heart.'?
What is the correct preposition for the sentence: 'She said that she was feeling sick ____ heart.'?
Which preposition fits best in this sentence: 'The lion sprang ____ the cow.'?
Which preposition fits best in this sentence: 'The lion sprang ____ the cow.'?
Identifying the correct preposition, complete the sentence: 'The minister will be requested to give ____ the prizes to the winners.'
Identifying the correct preposition, complete the sentence: 'The minister will be requested to give ____ the prizes to the winners.'
Choose the appropriate preposition for this context: 'Mohini resembles _____ her mother.'
Choose the appropriate preposition for this context: 'Mohini resembles _____ her mother.'
What is the appropriate preposition to complete the sentence: 'Each boy and each girl was presented ____ sweets.'?
What is the appropriate preposition to complete the sentence: 'Each boy and each girl was presented ____ sweets.'?
Complete the sentence correctly: 'Nepal lies _____ India and China.'
Complete the sentence correctly: 'Nepal lies _____ India and China.'
Fill in the blank with the correct preposition: 'The amazing thing about Gandhiji was that he adhered _____ his ideals.'
Fill in the blank with the correct preposition: 'The amazing thing about Gandhiji was that he adhered _____ his ideals.'
Which preposition best completes the sentence: 'You gained an advantage _____ me.'?
Which preposition best completes the sentence: 'You gained an advantage _____ me.'?
Carnivorous animals feed ____ flesh.
Carnivorous animals feed ____ flesh.
What is the correct preposition for the sentence: 'The storehouse was infested _______ rats.'?
What is the correct preposition for the sentence: 'The storehouse was infested _______ rats.'?
Your remarks are really worthy ___ note.
Your remarks are really worthy ___ note.
Complete the sentence: 'Students do have a claim _____ their teachers.'
Complete the sentence: 'Students do have a claim _____ their teachers.'
In the sentence 'He was destined _____ become a doctor.', which preposition is most appropriate?
In the sentence 'He was destined _____ become a doctor.', which preposition is most appropriate?
He is fond _____ classical music.
He is fond _____ classical music.
Choose the correct preposition: 'I was delighted _____ your success.'
Choose the correct preposition: 'I was delighted _____ your success.'
For lack ____ money he could not continue study further.
For lack ____ money he could not continue study further.
What preposition completes this sentence: 'We should not interfere ____ other people’s affairs.'?
What preposition completes this sentence: 'We should not interfere ____ other people’s affairs.'?
Katrina is good _____ dancing.
Katrina is good _____ dancing.
He lives entirely ___ vegetables these days.
He lives entirely ___ vegetables these days.
In the context of making a contract, which preposition fits: 'No sooner did he enter _____ the room than he declared that he would not enter _____ the new contract.'?
In the context of making a contract, which preposition fits: 'No sooner did he enter _____ the room than he declared that he would not enter _____ the new contract.'?
You should listen ___ my advice.
You should listen ___ my advice.
Which is the correct option for the phrase: 'He delights _____ teasing me.'?
Which is the correct option for the phrase: 'He delights _____ teasing me.'?
He is liable ___ imprisonment and fine.
He is liable ___ imprisonment and fine.
Even educated persons were lacking ____ table manner.
Even educated persons were lacking ____ table manner.
She has great liking ____ children.
She has great liking ____ children.
They partook ____ our food and were satisfied.
They partook ____ our food and were satisfied.
The rich prey ____ the poor.
The rich prey ____ the poor.
He repented ______ the misdeeds of his youth.
He repented ______ the misdeeds of his youth.
He has not yet been reconciled ____ his wife.
He has not yet been reconciled ____ his wife.
You can safely reckon _____ the books for advice.
You can safely reckon _____ the books for advice.
Don’t be negligent _____ your duty.
Don’t be negligent _____ your duty.
Flashcards
Conducive to
Conducive to
To be suitable or favorable for something.
Angry at
Angry at
To show disapproval or annoyance.
Brush aside
Brush aside
To reject or dismiss something as unimportant.
Set aside
Set aside
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Conclude with
Conclude with
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Fight against
Fight against
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Depend on
Depend on
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Prevail upon
Prevail upon
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Abide by
Abide by
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Stayed at
Stayed at
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Commence on
Commence on
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Hinges on
Hinges on
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Start for
Start for
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Tired of
Tired of
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Fit to be ruled
Fit to be ruled
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Affection for
Affection for
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Passed away
Passed away
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Tide over
Tide over
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Give away
Give away
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Sick at heart
Sick at heart
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Count on
Count on
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Spring upon
Spring upon
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Lie between
Lie between
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Adhere to
Adhere to
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Gain an advantage over
Gain an advantage over
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Infested with
Infested with
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Invite someone to tea
Invite someone to tea
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Get rid of
Get rid of
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Destined to become
Destined to become
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Delight in
Delight in
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Delighted with
Delighted with
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Belong to all ages
Belong to all ages
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Fond of
Fond of
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Good at
Good at
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Liable for
Liable for
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Well-known for
Well-known for
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Prone to
Prone to
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Prevail against
Prevail against
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Preside over
Preside over
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Lacking in
Lacking in
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Great liking for
Great liking for
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Warn of
Warn of
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Likeness to
Likeness to
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Limit to
Limit to
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Neglectful of
Neglectful of
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Oblivious to
Oblivious to
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Overwhelmed with
Overwhelmed with
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Study Notes
Fixed Prepositions
- FROM: Separate, abstain, refrain, desist, restrain, protect, prohibit, stop, prevent, save, hinder, debar, guard, deter, detach, dissuade, conclude, deduce, derive, infer, emerge, originate, stem, spring, emanate, arise
- WITH: Filled, thronged, infested, loaded, gifted, overwhelmed, repleted, beset, crowded, congested, endowed, deluged, burdened, occupied, brimming, teeming, crowded, paralled, equal, likeness, akin, similar, symmetrical, homologous, analogous, synonymous, tantamount, identical, corresponding, equivalent
- ON: Bank, depend, rely, fall back, count, rest, adept, adroit, proficient, ept, deft, competent, skillful, accomplished
- TO: Related, apposite, pertinent, befitting, relevant, suitable, germane, pertaining, cognate, linked, applicable, apt, appropriate, remedy, solution, panacea, antidote, cure, treatment, liking, fondness, propensity, penchant, affinity, preference, inclination, affection, assent, consent, agree, accord, amenable, accede, concede.
- FOR: Wished, longed, craved, desired, yearned, thirst, urged, pined, aspired, appetite, passion, remedy, solution, panacea, antidote, cure, treatment, liking, fondness, propensity, penchant, affinity, preference, inclination, affection, favourable, beneficial, essential, conducive, profitable, lucrative, salubrious, preface, introduction, foreword, prologue, prelude
- AT: Surprised, shocked, amazed, startled, wondered, stunned, sneer, jeer, laugh, grin, mock, chuckle, smile, harmful, injurious, pernicious, detrimental, baneful, disastrous, threat, menace, inimical, loyal, faithful, true, dutiful, obedient, committed, devoted, dedicated
- OVER: Ponder, mull, brood, think, meditate, muse, contemplate, cogitate, ruminate
- OF: Devoid, shortage, lock, deprived, dearth, paucity, stripped, destitute, robbed, bereft, denuded, deficiency
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